<p>Join a Team Where Your Experience and Mentorship Will Make an Impact!</p> <p>Are you ready for a role where your advanced CNC skills can be used to their full potential? Carlson Tool & Manufacturing is growing, and we're looking for a skilled 1st Shift Lead Milling Machinist who wants more than just a job - they want a role that values precision, rewards reliability, and offers the ability to lead and mentor others.</p> <p>Why Carlson?</p> <p>Based in Cedarburg, WI, we're a family-owned company with an over 65-year tradition of investing in our people and our technology. Our culture is built on teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement - where every team member takes pride in their work and contributes to building diverse solutions for a variety of industries.</p> <p>What You'll Do:</p> <p>In this role, you'll support the manufacturing of high-quality parts including precision machined components, injection mold tooling, plastic injection molded product, and more that serve industries like Aerospace, Defense, Automotive, Plastic Packaging, Battery, and beyond! You'll work in a clean, climate-controlled, well-equipped facility where your skill and attention to detail make a real impact.</p> <p>What You'll Get:</p> <ul> <li>Weekly pay: Starting at $40/hr and up, depending on experience </li><li>$2,500 Signing Bonus for qualified candidates </li><li>Relocation Assistance for qualified candidates </li><li>Full Health Care Coverage including Dental & Vision </li><li>Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions </li><li>Life and AD&D Insurance </li><li>PTO & Paid Holidays </li><li>Gainsharing Bonus Program </li><li>Self-Directed 401(k) with 3% Company Match </li><li>Referral Bonuses </li><li>Company-provided PPE including prescription safety glasses & safety-toe shoe reimbursement </li><li>Company-provided inspection equipment </li><li>Family-Owned Environment with Company lunches, Milestone recognitions, Cookouts and Holiday Parties </li></ul> <p>And did we mention perks like our on-site Carlson Recreational Center? Think weightlifting, cardio, a golf simulator, pickleball court, and more - open to employees and their families.</p> <p>What You'll Bring to the Table:</p> <ul> <li>Proficiency in operating CNC Vertical and Horizontal Machining Centers - required </li><li>Strong programming skills - required </li><li>Ability to read and interpret part prints and technical drawings including GDT </li><li>Proficient in calculating dimensions and tolerances using mathematical skills and precision measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers </li><li>Leadership and mentorship mindset to drive department success </li></ul> <p>A Day in the Life:</p> <ul> <li>Set up, program, and prove out CNC Vertical and Horizontal Milling process to be passed to machine operators. </li><li>Lead and mentor a team of CNC Milling Machinists </li><li>Incorporate probing sequences for next part orientation and dimensional accuracy </li><li>Provide guidance and troubleshooting for milling department. </li><li>Drive individual growth and development to upskill operators </li><li>Keep work areas clean, safe, and organized </li></ul> <p>Ready to Join a Team That Values You?</p> <p>At Carlson, we believe great people build great things - and we'd love for you to be one of them. Apply today and discover what it's like to work for a company where your hard work is valued, and your contributions are celebrated.</p> <p>Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corp. is an ISO certified and ITAR registered manufacturing company serving customers with engineering, tooling, drilling, and machining services.</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) including disability/veteran.</p> <p>#CNC #CNCProgrammer #CNCMachinist #CNCMilling</p>